Said to be one of Eufaula’s earliest suburbs, “the Hill” escaped the heat of the town and avoided what the nineteenth century perceived as “noxious airs” from the river. The heights provided cooler temperatures and gentle breezes. The general style of the home to be constructed was an “Italianate” country villa style, popular between 1850 and 1860, and considered well suited to hot, humid climates.”
   The Italianate style implemented in the Young home (Fendall Hall) is characterized by wide overhanging eaves; ornate brackets; one-story porches; twin porch columns; and a large railed belvedere at the top, which has traditionally been called a cupola.

   The porches would have had no rails; they were lined with planters. The long window shutters were usually kept closed to avoid heat and the fading effects of the sun on expensive fabrics. Expensive, imported materials were used, including black-and-white marble squares for the entrance hall floor, Bohemian etched glass for the double doors separating the double parlors, and white marble mantels.